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Make a Minecraft Bobblehead (McMW)

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
McMW Multipurpose Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library

Program Type:

Crafts, Gaming, Workshop

Age Group:

Tweens, Teens
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Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room: McMW Multipurpose Space
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Gaming, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let's make a Minecraft Clay Bobblehead!

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Remembering the Hartford Circus Fire (Virtual)

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual

Program Type:

Arts and Culture, Civics and Social Justice

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
Register Now
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts and Culture, Civics and Social Justice
Registration Required
Event Details:

In 1944, one of the worst fire disasters in American history occurred in Hartford. The circus fire has lived in the memories of survivors and the imaginations of Connecticans ever since.

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Storytime & Craft Hour (McMW)

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
McMW Children's Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Preschool
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Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room: McMW Children's Space
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join BPL Youth Librarians for a story time and craft at the McMahon Wintonbury Library, 1015 Blue Hills Ave.

Registration is appreciated, but not required. Best for ages 2-5, but all ages welcome!

virtual Job Series session 2 Time Management Skills and Success in the Workplace

Job Series: Time Management Skills and Success in the Workplace (Virtual)

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual

Program Type:

Business and Career

Age Group:

Adults
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Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business and Career
Registration Required
Event Details:

At the end of the week, ever wonder where the time went? It happens more than we think to many of us.  Success in the workplace depends on a variety of skills that not only include technical knowledge, but also mastery of the soft skills.

book discussion Thursday 7/10 @ 5:30 virtual BPL The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters

Wintonbury Book Discussion (Virtual) The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Virtual

Program Type:

Book Discussion

Age Group:

Adults
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Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

"The Berry Pickers," by Amanda Peters, tells the story of a Mi'kmaq family from Nova Scotia who travels to Maine in 1962 to pick blueberries.

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Community Book Swap (Back East Brewing)

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site

Program Type:

Community Event

Age Group:

Adults
Register Now
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate summer with local libraries and Back East Brewery at our Community Book Swap! Bring 1 to 3 books in good condition you want to swap and go home with new reads! Don’t have any to swap? We will have extra!

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Let's Bubble Poppin' Boogie! (McMW)

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
McMW Lawn at McMahon Wintonbury Library

Program Type:

Health and Wellness, Performance, Storytime, Other

Age Group:

Preschool, Children
Register Now
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room: McMW Lawn
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Health and Wellness, Performance, Storytime, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let's Bubble Poppin' Boogie! Get ready to dance and have fun in this interactive musical adventure with performer Joy Blooms!

TGIF Yoga

TGIF Yoga With Pia Oliveri (McMW)

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
McMW Lawn at McMahon Wintonbury Library

Program Type:

Health and Wellness

Age Group:

All Ages
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Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room: McMW Lawn
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Health and Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bloomfield Public Library is thrilled to be bringing Pia Oliveri back to town for her yoga instruction...for kids and families of all ages! Please register to ensure you have space in the class. 

Turkish Coffee Making

Turkish Coffee Tasting Event (McMW)

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
McMW Multipurpose Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library

Program Type:

Arts and Culture, Food and Drink

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
Register Now
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room: McMW Multipurpose Space
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts and Culture, Food and Drink
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Turkish Coffee Tasting Event aims to provide participants with an immersive experience into the world of Turkish coffee, including its history, cultural significance, and traditional preparation method.

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When Mema Drinks Coffee Author Visit With Lauren Gibson-Carter (McMW)

10:30am–11:30am
Preschool, Children
McMahon Wintonbury Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room: McMW Children's Space
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Author Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join BPL Youth Librarians for a very special storytime...

Notes

Accommodations

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library at least one week prior to the event.

Caregivers

This program is designed for children and caregivers. Please plan to attend with your child for this program. 

Labor Day - Libraries CLOSED

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
BPL Atrium Library, BPL Tech Express, McMahon Wintonbury Library, Prosser Library, Off Site, Virtual
Description:

BPL Online is always open!

Veterans Day - Libraries CLOSED

All Day
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
BPL Atrium Library, BPL Tech Express, McMahon Wintonbury Library, Off Site, Virtual
Description:

BPL Online is always open!

Libraries CLOSING EARLY

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
BPL Atrium Library, BPL Tech Express, McMahon Wintonbury Library, Prosser Library, Off Site, Virtual
Description:

Time TBD by the Town. BPL Online is always open!

Thanksgiving Day & Recess - Libraries CLOSED

All Day 11/27–11/28
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
BPL Atrium Library, BPL Tech Express, McMahon Wintonbury Library, Prosser Library, Off Site, Virtual
Description:

BPL Online is always open!

Libraries CLOSING EARLY

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
BPL Atrium Library, BPL Tech Express, McMahon Wintonbury Library, Prosser Library, Off Site, Virtual
Description:

Time TBD by the Town. BPL Online is always open!

Christmas Day - Libraries CLOSED

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
BPL Atrium Library, BPL Tech Express, McMahon Wintonbury Library, Prosser Library, Off Site, Virtual
Description:

BPL Online is always open!

Libraries CLOSING EARLY

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
BPL Atrium Library, BPL Tech Express, McMahon Wintonbury Library, Prosser Library, Off Site, Virtual
Description:

Time TBD by the Town. BPL Online is always open!